J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Bailey, Ruth M.

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Ruth Mize Bailey, 97, widow of James Alvin Bailey, and resident of Colonial Heights, VA, died Sunday, November 18, 2007. A native of Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry Thomas Mize and Sarah Elnora Brown. Mrs. Bailey was the first woman to serve as Clerk of the Circuit Court in Petersburg, Virginia, a position she held for 19 years. She was a member of Saint Marks United Methodist Church, Petersburg, Alpha Chapter No. 1, Order of Eastern Star and had been a member of the Petersburg Quota Club. She also had served as a volunteer at Southside Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her son, James A. Bailey Jr. and wife Doris of Colonial Heights, VA; her daughter, Judith B. Davis and husband Michael of Chesterfield, VA; five grandchildren, Dr. Russell Keith Bailey and wife Sarah of Poquoson, VA, Brian Thomas Bailey and wife Kristin of High Point, N.C., Sarah Elizabeth Davis and husband Peter Megyeri of Richmond, Suzanne Davis Manibhai and husband Ketan of Atlanta, GA, and Bailey Campbell Davis and wife Karyn of Richmond; two great-grandchildren, Reagan Julia Bailey of Poquoson and Zachary Thomas Bailey of High Point, NC.; a niece, Nancy Burnham and husband Ron of Merritt Island, FL; and a nephew, Lloyd B. Mize, Jr. and wife Maria of Ruther Glen, VA; great nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lloyd B. Mize and niece Betty Powell. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, from 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Blandford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, the Virginia Special Olympics, at 3212 Skipwith Rd. Suite 100 Richmond, VA 23294, or the charity of your choice. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Judy and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother, Ruth Bailey. We are so sorry about your loss. Even though we never had an opportunity to meet her, we know that she must have had the same strong will and spirit that we see in Suzanne and know that her absence will be felt by many people.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Posted by: Hira and Manu Manibhai at November 29, 2007 05:01 PM

Jimmy and Judy, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. You may not remember me. I lived on Halifax St. just around the corner from you. I am Margaret Miles Belvin. It has been years since I have seen either of you. I will always remember the times we spent together at your house playing monopoly, etc with Kathy and Ricky McCllough. Your mom was so special. I know you will miss her greatly. Please know you are in my prayers. Would love to hear from you. My e-mail address is gm@rose.net.

Margaret Belvin

Posted by: Margaret Miles Belvin at November 20, 2007 10:36 PM

We never had the privilege of meeting Ruth Bailey, but from the stories we have heard from her grandson, Bailey Davis, I know she was a wonderful woman. The Luce Family sends their love and condolences to the entire Bailey Family.

Posted by: The Luces at November 19, 2007 10:17 AM

Please accept my sincere condolences. Saw this notice on internet and wanted to acknowledge your loss. Brought back memories of "old dog hill" days and delivering mail to her in Woodmere Apts.
I know she will be missed. Take care Jimmy and Judy.

Posted by: Bernard King at November 18, 2007 06:11 PM